A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4010211 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4012120 epoch_slot_no: 16120 block_no: 4010034 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1845 time: 2020-04-09 15:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5e3bfe41c412ac8bab82dcf8d4f5688ccddc07a6b79d22c6b7c13d5f877c1c8Block Operator
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